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Colin McLemore is the Founder at Mac’s Tie Downs in Sandpoint, Idaho. He started his company in 1993 realizing a need for high quality and safe tie-down systems for trailer sand truck beds. His patented VersaTie Tracks and Connectors have become the standard in the industry used by the best trailer builders in the country. Mac’s TieDowns sell a complete line of track, connectors, deck and specialty hardware and straps on their website.
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SUCCESS QUOTES
“The harder I work the luckier I get.”
CAREER CHALLENGE
Leaving a job he loved with Street Rodder Magazine and venturing out to grow his own business.
AH-HA MOMENTS
After attending the 1993 Portland Swap Meet with his first batch of his own products he sold out and realized he was on to something.
FIRST SPECIAL CAR
A 1940 Ford Pickup
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Listen because most mechanical things will tell you how they are feeling.
GREAT AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES
Lost in the 50s Car Show – www.sandpoint.com/Entertainment/lostin50s
FAVORITE BOOK
Switch: How To Change Things When Change is Hard – Chip Heath
PARTING ADVICE
If you have an interest in vehicles, get out there and enjoy it. Tomorrow is promised to no one.
HOW TO FIND COLIN
Telephone – 800-666-1586
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